I had the joy of completing a figurative oil painting of a playful child on the face of the piano and repainting the rest of the piano, giving the piano a new life.

Scroll down to see a few pictures of the progression and pictures of some of the children who got to experience the painted piano.

With the Kenmore location being a family friendly place and I, being so driven to paint children, giving them a voice, I knew the perfect young girl for the painting, one with the most playful spirit who loves to sing and dance. I told her to imagine that she could portray such insight to the world if she looked as if she was dancing for and looking only at God with all the love she had for Him. She posed for me from life and for multiple reference photographs.

Amidst the process of the painting, I thought of her and many other children and family’s in the world, struggling to find joy and meaning. I can see it in her eyes, the meaning of life, not found in ourselves. A selfish pride is fleeting by a selfless love never fails. If I could offer hope to all people through the eyes of a little girl immersed in the appreciation, joy and serenity of Gods glory.

completed Piano in its location 4 Delaware Ave. Kenmore Gazebo

The painting progressing in my studio

'The girl with her painting, She was thrilled about the finished piece'